Fundraising Planning

Ann Cousins, owner of CRM Associates, has worked professionally as a 36 CFR 61-qualied Architectural Historian since 1991 providing regulatory review, historic preservation consulting, and National Register/State Register documentation. She is listed as an Architectural Historian and Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Consultant with the VT Division for Historic Preservation. Cousins is pre-qualified as an Architectural Historian by the VT Community Development Program, qualified for CDBG project review. Barry Cousins, co-owner, is FAA Remote Pilot Certified and insured for commercial drone operation. Together, they combine hobby and passion to provide high-resolution drone photography of roofs, steeples, and birds-eye views of historic districts. CRM’s images and footage have been used for diagnostics, condition assessments, grant applications, and community history videos.

Targeted, analytical and creative fundraising consultation for a wide variety of nonprofits including many of the premiere historic preservation projects throughout Vermont. Work includes fundraising planning, feasibility studies, capital campaign advising, training and trouble-shooting. The goal is to fit the fundraising to the needs of the organization, its culture, community and people.

Ann Cousins, owner of CRM Associates, has worked professionally as a 36 CFR 61-qualied Architectural Historian since 1991 providing regulatory review, historic preservation consulting, and National Register/State Register documentation. She is listed as an Architectural Historian and Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Consultant with the VT Division for Historic Preservation. Cousins is pre-qualified as an Architectural Historian by the VT Community Development Program, qualified for CDBG project review. Barry Cousins, co-owner, is FAA Remote Pilot Certified and insured for commercial drone operation. Together, they combine hobby and passion to provide high-resolution drone photography of roofs, steeples, and birds-eye views of historic districts. CRM’s images and footage have been used for diagnostics, condition assessments, grant applications, and community history videos.

I provide a full range of fundraising, campaign planning guidance and grantwriting services to non-profit organizations. My skills extend to writing of all types for organizations, including development of case statements, fundraising letters, and other materials to assist your efforts in ensuring the financial success of your project.